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CCE Project Consultancy Services

Natural History Museum

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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01 Oct 2026 at 09:32

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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29 Sep 2026 at 16:55

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum commissioned interim project director consultancy for its CCE project. The role leads the project team, engages with customers and drives delivery to budget and schedule. It also works with stakeholders to shape the CCE’s long-term vision and oversees development and delivery of the product roadmap, with the aim of providing a leading customer experience and making the CCE the preferred content exchange for UK creative industries. The work is classified as business and management consultancy, including business analysis. Delivery is in the United Kingdom.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to UDAVEY LTD. The award is recorded as pending. The gross awarded value is £189,600, with a net value of £158,000. The contract period runs from 15 October 2026 to 29 January 2027. The award date is 29 September 2026. The Natural History Museum used a direct award, citing the supplier’s established project role, specialist knowledge, continuity needs and the unforeseen vacancy in the Project Director role. The procurement had one lot, marked suitable for SMEs. The award record identifies a scheduled contract signature milestone of 13 October 2026 and a standstill period ending 12 October 2026.

For suppliers preparing for comparable CCE project consultancy, this award indicates that the Museum values continuity and detailed knowledge of the programme, alongside the ability to step into project leadership. A credible competitor would need to lead a multidisciplinary project team, engage customers and stakeholders, maintain delivery against budget and schedule, and shape a long-term product vision. Experience overseeing a product roadmap and improving customer experience would be directly relevant, particularly in the context of serving content owners across the UK creative industries. The successful supplier was an SME, and the single lot was designated suitable for SMEs, indicating that the requirement did not exclude smaller consultancies. Prior involvement with the project and the ability to preserve momentum were central to the buyer’s stated rationale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CCE Project Consultancy Services

Notice Description

Interim Project Director October 26 - January 27 * Leading the project team, driving engagement with customers, and successful delivery of the project in budget and on time. * Work closely with key stakeholders to shape the long-term vision for the CCE, * Oversee development and delivery of the product roadmap, and ensure that the CCE delivers best-in-class customer experience to make it the preferred exchange for content owners in the UK creative industries.

Procurement Information

Udavey Ltd is a long-established consultant on the project and possesses the detailed knowledge and expertise necessary to support the successful delivery of this additional requirement. The work builds directly on activities already completed and requires continuity of approach and understanding. Appointing an alternative supplier would result in programme delays, duplication of effort, and a loss of continuity, increasing delivery risk and reducing efficiency. The Project Director role will become vacant for the CCE in October 2026. This is an unforeseen vacancy. As Udavey Ltd has previously stepped into the Interim role during a period of medical leave, and with Udavey Ltd's unique background and knowledge, it will be critical to ensure the Project's continuity at a critical phase in its programme.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077ce9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092646-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Natural History Museum
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UDAVEY LTD

Further Information

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